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end Nick Boyle leaked out before Thursday morning’s press conference officially announcing the pact and Ravens head coach John Harbaugh offered a simple explanation for the team’s interest in Boyle.Harbaugh said that Boyle is the “best blocking tight end in the league” and having that kind of player as part of the running game is an important part of the offensive puzzle that the team is building around quarterback Lamar Jackson.“Nick is a huge piece of our offense going forward from the standpoint of how he plays Custom Hayden Hurst Jersey , the tone he sets, the type of player he is,” Harbaugh said.Focusing on a tight end’s blocking prowess is a bit unusual in the current NFL and the reported $18 million payout might strike some as a lot for a player with 75 catches, 613 yards and zero touchdowns. Boyle didn’t do much other than shrug in response to those who might feel that way.“That’s a huge thing Hayden Hurst Jersey Discount , like ‘Oh, paying this guy a lot, and he didn’t get a touchdown.’ Whatever they want to say, they can say. It’s not hurting my feelings Hayden Hurst Jersey Super Bowl ,” Boyle said. “I have a lot of pride in what I do. Whether it’s catching a pass or having a really key block on a certain play, I think I get the same satisfaction out of it.”Boyle will join 2018 draft picks Mark Andrews and Hayden Hurst at tight end and the Ravens will likely turn their focus to other positions with that one well squared away for the time being. To keep Lamar clean"WhitePodcast Film Review Fanposts Fanshots Ravens StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Ravens ReportYahoo Ravens Depth ChartYahoo Ravens TransactionsYahoo Ravens PhotosAbout Odds Community Guidelines StubHub ✕NFL Draft2019 NFL DraftWhy the Ravens selected G Ben PowersNew,6commentsTo keep Lamar cleanEDTShareTweetShareShareWhy the Ravens selected G Ben PowersSTEVE SISNEY“I love taking a grown man’s dreams and crushing it.” — Ben PowersHe’s a mauler who looks to finish blocks whenever possible. His biggest strength is the timing and placement of his hand strikes. Powers maintains leverage well at the LOS. Elite athletes are able to elude him in the open field, but if he gets his paws into you he has the kiss of death. He seems to always find smaller players and end up introducing their rear end to the grass.The Sooner guard has a little hip tightness Hayden Hurst Jersey For Sale , but communicates extremely well. One of his biggest positive attributes is his ability to pass off twisting and stunting lineman to the OT. Alex Lewis has flashed, but also struggles to stay healthy. Powers ensures the Ravens of a capable left guard regardless of injury. Ben powers really impressed at the Senior Bowl. I’ve only ever seen Quinnen Williams get the better of him. Marshal Yanda will love Ben Powers, who will be an immediate understudy. Powers and Orlando Brown are both the classic ‘tone setters’ in the run game. This gives the Ravens much needed depth along the front five. Rookie Prediction:Ben Powers will learn a few new tricks in training camp, but won’t win the starting job over veteran Alex Lewis to start September. He will fill in when injuries occur admirably Hayden Hurst Jersey On Sale , and surpass Jermaine Eluemunor and Bradley Bozeman as a primary backup alongside James Hurst. Powers will start three games, and snatch four souls.